Peter Keane has left his role as manager of the Clare senior football team after a single season in charge.
“It is with regret that I am unable to commit to managing Clare Senior Footballers for the year ahead,” Keane said in a statement.
“A combination of factors are influencing my decision, namely growing business demands, plus travel and time challenges.
“I really enjoyed my time working with a great panel of footballers, whose commitment and dedication was first class. Their desire to be better footballers and play for their county at the highest level was exemplary.
“They were both a privilege and a pleasure to train and work with, to manage, represent Clare, playing with pride and I wish them all the very best for the future”.
The Banner were Munster runners-up this year, losing the provincial final to Keane’s native Kerry.
Clare GAA chairman Kieran Keating added: “I know from discussing Clare football matters with Peter over the past year that his interest in our cause was genuine and his engagement with our players was always enthusiastic and forthright.
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“The logistics of his journey to Clare a number of times a week for the duration of the season proved difficult to manage alongside his business interests and personal/family commitments, and whilst we had sincerely hoped Peter could remain in the manager’s role, we accept his decision with the grace he brought to the appointment.
“We will now look to appoint a new manager and management team as soon as practicable to ensure we are prepared and ready for the 2026 season.”